A search has been launched for a 73-year-old woman from Breaston - after police said they were concerned for her safety.

Shortly before Derbyshire police issued their appeal for information, Derby Telegraph readers reported a heavy police presence in the area - with some eyewitnesses claiming they spotted a police helicopter hovering over the village.

A spokesman for the force said: "We are becoming increasingly concerned for the safety of Doris Goller, aged 73 from Breaston.

"Doris is described as white, 5ft 9ins tall, of a heavy build and was possibly wearing a green, knee-length rain coat and white shoes.

Pictured is Doris Goller (Image: Derbyshire police)

"If anyone has any information as to the whereabouts of Doris, please contact us on 101 quoting incident number 734 of July 24."